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Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Arthur Sommer Rotenberg Chair in Suicide and Depression Studies at St. Michael’s Hospital, and a Scientist at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Krembil Research Institute, Toronto, Canada. Dr. Kennedy is the lead investigator for a large depression biomarker initiative, the Canadian Biomarker Integration Network in Depression (CAN-BIND). He is an international leader in Depression Research and Education. Dr. Kennedy's work involves new drug evaluation, neuroimaging and neurostimulation therapies, personality factors in depression, antidepressant effects on sexual function and the development and renewal of treatment guidelines for both Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder.

Dr. Kennedy is Immediate Past President of the International Society for Affective Disorders, former President of the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology and Founding Chair of the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT). He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. He is also a member of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, and the Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum. He is the author of approximately 400 peer reviewed publications and11 books.

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Articles (5)

Sustained efficacy of agomelatine 10mg, 25mg, and 25-50mg on depressive symptoms and functional outcomes in patients with major depressive disorder. A placebo-controlled study over 6 monthsEuropean Neuropsychopharmacology : The Journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology

Zebrafish models of major depressive disordersJournal of Neuroscience Research

2016

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) has emerged as a model species for translational research in various neuroscience areas, including depressive disorders. Because of their physiological (neuroanatomical, neuroendocrine, neurochemical) and genetic homology to mammals, robust phenotypes, and value in high-throughput genetic and chemical genetic screens, zebrafish are ideal for developing valid experimental models of major depression and discovering novel therapeutics.

Correlates of benzodiazepine use in major depressive disorder: The effect of anhedoniaJournal of Affective Disorders

2015

Current treatment guidelines emphasize the limited role of benzodiazepines in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), mainly due to the absence of long-term data, risk of abuse and potential adverse effects. However, benzodiazepines continue to be prescribed for long-term use in a significant number of patients. This study sought to evaluate benzodiazepine use in a large sample of MDD patients seen at a tertiary care clinic, and determine whether use is related to illness severity or complexity, as well as to identify the clinical predictors of benzodiazepine use.